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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose nostrils can move independently from their face?
(a) Primates.
(b) Humans.
(c) Dogs.
(d) Cats.

2. What is one example of a dog who cannot be cooped up in a city apartment?
(a) A Yorkshire Terrier.
(b) An Affenpinscher.
(c) An Italian Greyhound.
(d) A Border Collie.

3. How many forms of play does McConnell recommend?
(a) One.
(b) Three.
(c) Endless.
(d) Six.

4. For primates and dogs, what is looking away a method of?
(a) Allowing contact or conflict.
(b) Advancing contact or conflict.
(c) Avoiding contact or conflict.
(d) Addressing contact or conflict.

5. What is the cause of many behavior problems, according to McConnell?
(a) Hunger.
(b) Fear.
(c) Boredom.
(d) Aggression.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of animal behaviorist is Patricia McConnell?

2. What three things should an owner do to prevent a dog from leaping onto her or his lap?

3. Besides giving a dog a command to wait at the door, what else does McConnell suggest an owner do?

4. Why is it important to consider a dog's personality when choosing a breed?

5. Why are humans hardwired to find babies adorable, according to McConnell?

(see the answer key)

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